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C544 DUG

1998 Bentley Arnage

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,990 mi
Last recorded49,990 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC544 DUG
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 49,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant leak to offside of rad

Fail 6 Nov 2020 49,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant leak to offside of rad

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,465 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,453 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,435 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 49,431 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,570 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and tread pattern faded on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and tread pattern faded on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake & fuel lines rusting

o/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,350 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,333 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,318 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low on outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear handbrake reading on low side

very small hole in n/s/f indicator lens

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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C544 DUG is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 62,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C544 DUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C544 DUG is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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